Sr. Manager, Operations Finance

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future.

A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger.

We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential.

The power we create together when we combine your strengths with ours is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

COMPANY :

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations.

Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more.

Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for leading our Operations Finance team, and accountable for managing the costs of our breweries across Canada.

Includes the responsibility of managing two Operations Finance Managers

• The role works closely across the entire supply chain, and VP Brewery Operations & Head of Procurement for Canada to support the development of the strategic plan to deliver cost (COGS) improvement.
• The role works on behalf of the breweries with Labatt Canada for all new production requirements, such as innovations, new promos & SKUs and their impact on the bottom-line.
• Product Owner of all strategic Canadian Operation Finance business transformation projects. Projects will range in scope but will cover our ability to transform data to drive financial insight.
• Manage Business Cycle & Monthly Financial Reporting,Support the business cycle as the owner of performance metrics, ensuring a direct link to financials.

Work with the business to understand gaps and develop projects to improve performance.Responsible to manage the financial forecasting process.

Ensure consistency between performance metrics results and forecasted costs. Analyze specific drivers behind lines of COGS in Labatt’s P&L : Margin Breakdown : Performance, Price and Mix analysisSpend variance analysis.

Cost ManagementOwner of spend (including setting policies, building budget, routine analysis, and initiative identification to drive cost efficiencies)Challenge operations on targets and assist in finding cost saving opportunities throughout the year.

Create and maintain visibility into spend and provide VP Brewery Operations with direction on areas of opportunity / how to reallocate resources.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

• Mandatory : University degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related field, preferably complemented with Management Accounting designation.
• Preferably +5 years’ experience in financial analysis, accounting and / or relevant experience.
• Ability to simplify complex issues.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and business acumen
• The capacity to manage a wide range of multiple priorities
• Ability to resolve issues with Technical and Business solutions.
• Ability Work multiple projects & stakeholders simultaneously.
• Background in Continuous Improvement projects (Lean or Six Sigma)
• Strong communication and ability to manage multiple internal and external organizational relationships.
• Demonstrated accountability, collaboration as part of a team, and being customer focused, all while driving cost leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details
• Technical Competencies : Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SAP, PowerBI & PowerPoint.

WHY LABATT :

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers.

We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities.

We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

BENEFITS

• Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs.
• Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts
• Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future.
• Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support / top-ups for parental leave
• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.
• An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

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